By Nelson Musungu, Bungoma
Kabuchai Member of Parliament Majimbo Kalasinga has accused his party, Ford Kenya, of scheming to replace him in the 2027 general election over what he termed as “standing with the people.”
Speaking over the weekend during a women empowerment forum in his constituency, Kalasinga alleged that top party officials led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, were plotting his downfall after he took independent stances on key national matters.
The outspoken MP claimed that his woes with the party leadership began after he voted against the contentious Finance Bill 2024 and opposed the leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company to private investor Jaswant Rai.
“I am aware that Ford Kenya, a party I have loyally supported, is planning to front another candidate to unseat me. My only crime is voting ‘No’ to a punitive Bill and rejecting the backdoor privatization of our sugar sector,” he said.
Kalasinga dismissed threats of ouster, stating that political power belongs to the electorate, not party honchos.
“I cannot be moved by threats. The people of Kabuchai are my bosses, and their voice is supreme. No party, however mighty, can defeat the will of the people,” he declared.
The forum, attended by thousands of women across the constituency, saw Sh2.8 million disbursed to support over 5,000 women-led small businesses.
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, who graced the event, used the platform to criticize the government over alleged electoral malpractice and demanded action against Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow over her claims of vote rigging.
“Fatuma Jehow must be summoned by Parliament and electoral bodies to answer to her allegations. Such claims, if unaddressed, erode public trust in institutions,” Sifuna said.
He added that upcoming by-elections would be a “litmus test” for the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ahead of 2027.
Kalasinga also condemned recent remarks by President William Ruto, allegedly ordering police to shoot protesters in the leg, saying such statements were unconstitutional and threatened democratic rights.
“The President has no legal mandate to give such orders. The Constitution is clear on the use of force. Such pronouncements are dangerous for our democracy,” Kalasinga said.
On Bungoma County politics, he rallied support for Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi’s gubernatorial bid in 2027, praising his leadership record in Nairobi.
“Tim Wanyonyi transformed Westlands. He has the experience and vision to deliver in Bungoma. Let’s unite and back one of our own,” he urged.
